Kelly Lock, Instructor
Office: SS/C222M
Phone: 271-4316; email: klock@missouriwestern.edu or
kelly.lock@sbcglobal.net
Office hours: By Appointment
Required texts and
materials:
Scholes, Robert, et
al. The Practice of Writing, Fifth Edition. Boston: Bedford, 2001.
Hacker, Diana. A Pocket Style Manual. Fourth Edition. Boston: Bedford, 2004.
A large, durable
notebook for all in-class and out-of class writings—keep organized and labeled
A folder to keep ALL
writings, handouts, etc.
I recommend a good
college dictionary
Students with
disabilities:
Anyone who has a
disability that prevents the fullest expression of her or his potential to
succeed in this course must notify me in writing as soon as possible so that we
can discuss course requirements, options and accommodations.
Attendance:
Since this is an evening
class, one missed class would be the equivalent of missing a full week of day
classes. As a result, your attendance is crucial for your success. If you miss
a class, you cannot "make up" the work, and this will put you at
serious risk for failing the course. I understand that sometimes life has its
own plans and cars break down, children get sick or you might have to work
late. You need to make the best decision for you and your family in these
cases, but because we are so limited on time, there are no excuses or
"make-ups." If you miss two class sessions, you cannot make any grade
higher than a C, and if you miss more than two class sessions you fail the
course automatically. In addition, I do not accept late work. If you are absent on an evening when an
assignment is due, you must get the assignment to me before the end of class.
If not, then you will receive a zero for the work. If there is a family emergency, contact me before class
and we can make other arrangements. In addition, I understand that you may have
to leave early or arrive late on occasion.
You may only do this one time without affecting your grade. After the
first time, I will count the late arrival or early exit as an absence. Please
consider this, and if you feel that you will not be able to attend each and
every session, fully, stop by the Registrar’s office and drop this class.
Academic dishonesty
and other general rules and regulations that could result in disciplinary
action:
Please refer to the
MWSC Student Handbook for these regulations. Though most plagiarism is done
accidentally, it is important that you understand the repercussions for such
behavior. In addition to the punishment handed down by Student Affairs, you
will fail the project. The burden of proof is on the student, so it is highly
recommended that you keep every piece of writing you generate.
Grading:
Grades are based upon:
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
59 and below F
You will write 4 major
papers. Each one will be worth 100 points. In addition to these major
assignments, you will complete numerous smaller assignments. I will not collect
all of them, and I will not tell you which ones I will and will not collect. I
assign these writings so that you can practice your writing skills. Each
writing that you complete builds upon the next one. If you choose not to
complete an assignment and I don’t collect it, do not feel that you
"lucked out" and didn’t get caught. Your writing will reflect your
effort.
Revisions:
The first three essays
can be revised. Revisions must be completed within two weeks from the day that
I return the graded paper. You will need to turn in the revised copy along with
the original graded copy. If you fail to do this, I will not “regrade” the
essay. In order to revise, you must conference with me, via email or in person,
and you must see a tutor in the Center for Academic Support. I urge you, also,
to utilize the tutors in the CAS on a regular basis. Do not wait until you have
received a low score.
Important Due Dates:
February 8th Paper #1
March 1st Paper #2
April 5th Paper #3
May 3rd Paper #4
May 10th Final Exam
Course Objectives:
http://www.missouriwestern.edu/eflj/eng104.asp - Objectives
ENG 104 students will
complete four formal writing assignments in addition to other graded and
ungraded work through which they will learn how to discover ideas, respond to
texts, and summarize others' ideas. In these assignments, students will learn
how to analyze readings and share information with others by reading and
responding to course texts and other materials gathered through research. Final
drafts of all formal writing assignments must be word-processed and formatted
according to MLA standards. All students are expected to be prepared for class
and participate in class discussions related to reading and writing
assignments. All students should keep a portfolio of their writing. In the case
of a grade appeal, all of your work must be submitted.
For
further information on course objectives, please visit:
http://www.missouriwestern.edu/eflj/eng104.asp